A Path to Radical Acceptance: Looking Back at 2022, Looking Forward to 2023

2 years ago

Introduction In my "Reflect on 2021, Welcome 2022" blog post, I shared my anxiety, stress and frustration about Covid, separation…

10 Fun Activities to End Semester 1 on a High Note

2 years ago

Introduction We are almost at the end of semester 1, and what a rollercoaster ride it has been. As the…

10 Ways to Increase Teacher Productivity and Efficiency

2 years ago

Introduction While teaching offers a high level of personal and professional fulfillment, it is also a demanding profession on the…

Parents’ Guide to Understanding the MYP Assessment – A One-Pager

2 years ago

Introduction To help parents understand MYP assessment principles and practices, I created an MYP Assessment Guidance Handbook. Nevertheless, explaining MYP…

What is the point of IB evaluation?

2 years ago

Introduction School quality is ensured and improved through the IB evaluation process. Through the evaluation process, schools identify what works…

Use an Assessment Roadmap to Reduce Students’ Anxiety and Promote Student Agency

2 years ago

Introduction Assessment can be challenging, particularly when it seems you’re never quite sure when it’s going to come around. By…

Why do Inspirational Quotes Motivate Us?

2 years ago

Introduction There are many inspirational quotes on Pinterest, Facebook, and everywhere else. However, do they motivate us to achieve our…

16 Ideas to Introduce the Hidden Curriculum in the First Weeks

2 years ago

Introduction The first weeks of school can be the most stressful time of the year. Teachers are trying to figure…

What I Read During My Restful Summer in 2022

2 years ago

Introduction Summertime has always been one of my favorite times of the year. There's something about not having to deal…

7 Chrome Extensions That Made The Coordinator’s Job Easy

2 years ago

Introduction As an MYP coordinator, I always work to be more effective and productive to balance my teaching and coordination…